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| Some Bugs Make You Better Bacteria are not always bad. Some of them, called probiotics, are good for you. There are trillions of the healthy kind of bacteria in your body, especially in the mouth, stomach and vagina. The ones in your belly live in a complex ecological equilibrium with other bacteria and help keep harmful ones from growing. Some produce healthy vitamins B and K. They may also aid digestion, improve absorption of nutrients, help reduce the formation of carcinogens and enhance immune function. Many forces can change this delicate balance. Some of those are: aging, alcohol, poor diet, chronic illness and possibly even stress. Antibiotics are troublesome. They destroy many of the good bacteria on the way to killing the disease causing ones that they are prescribed to treat. When the balance in the digestive tract is disrupted, some of the harmful bacteria can grow too numerous causing intestinal distress, diarrhea or worse. Probiotics may help restore balance. Probiotics are found in foods like yogurt and in dietary supplements that contain various strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, among others. The good bacteria help prevent some allergic reactions. Preliminary research suggests that in children, probiotics reduce the risk of eczema, and animal studies show tumor preventive action. They even have some antioxidant properties, which may help fight harmful inflammation. How to get them. The easiest way is to eat a few servings a week of live-culture yogurt. Supplements are another option, though they vary in quality and potency. Probiotics cause no serious side effects, but some people notice increased flatulence. Check with your doctor before trying them, especially if you're pregnant or nursing or have a weakened immune system. She can tell you which ones are best for your condition. from Dr. Dean Ornish, Food for Life |
